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PRIVATE AWARDS & OUTSIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATES
It is important that students research outside sources of financial aid whether it be civic organizations, corporations, or within their high school. Many times seeking application and details regarding these sources is just a phone call away! Please be sensitive to deadlines for each application as well as additional paperwork that may be required. The websites listed below give a snapshot of requirements, contact information, and scholarship amounts. To receive more information please click on the links. Although these sites are safe and secure, we ask that students be wary of sharing any personal information on sites that are not recommended.

The Office of Financial Assistance recommends the following scholarship search websites:

We are notified of the following outside scholarships that are available to SHU students:

SCHOLARSHIPS REQUIREMENTS

2 Futuro Scholarships - Sallie Mae & USA Funds

  • Apply in English or Spanish
Army Nurse Corps Assoc.
  • Nursing or anesthesia students planning to enter component of Army or, have previously served as such, or whose parent, spouse or children are or have seved in component of US Army
  • Army Nurse Corps officers enrolled nurse anesthesia progam

Army ROTC
  • Merit based full tuition, stipend $5,000 allowance for books & fees
  • Well rounded students   
  • Ability to set goals
  • Fitness
  • Leadership
  • Highly motivated
  • US Citizen  
Bridgeport Area Scholarships
  • $220,000 in scholarships
  • GBTA Foundation website
  • Areas of: Bridgeport, Easton, Fairfield, Milford, Monroe, Shelton, Stratford, Trumbull, Westport
  • Area of study: Health, Medical Studies, Special Education, law,
  • Industrial Arts, Religion
  • Undergrad & graduate students
  • Strong academic achievement
  • Community work
DAR Scholarships
Fruit Company Gift Basket Scholarship
  • Drive and vision in the Business world
  • Search marketing, Social Media and Online Business
GE Foundation Scholars Program
  • $3,000 scholarship
  • GE Foundation Scholars receive academic, social and career counseling; engage in a variety of cultural enrichment activities to enhance their growth and university experience; and participate in community service and volunteer projects
  • Interest in science, mathematics, information technology, or one of the quantitative business disciplines
  • GE Foundation Scholars Program Info & Application
  • Full-time undergraduate
  • Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for University courses & 3.2 or higher for high school incoming freshman
  • Minority student status
  • U.S. citizen or resident alien
  • Demonstrate financial need
Grandmothers for Peace
Barbara Wiedner & Dorothy Vandercook Memorial Peace Scholarship
  • First year of college
  • Autobiography of activities relating to peace
  • 2 letters of reccomendation
  • Describe how contribute to peaceful & just society
  • No GPA or age requirements
  • also available to International students
Hazing Awareness Scholarship, Milk& Honey Publishing, CollegeGreekBooks.com and Big Walt Anderson
  • GPA 2.0
Metrowest Community Health Care Scholarship (Massachusetts)
  • $2,000 for tuition fees only per year
  • 25 communities in Metro West Mass (check with Financial Assistance Office for list of disciplines and communities)
  • Nursing, medical and clinical programs
  • No deadline
  • Cathy Glover, (508) 879-7625
  • cglover@mchcf.org
  • Financial need, academic performance motivation and character.
  • Resident or work in communities
  • Enrolled in nursing or formal medical, clinical program

Milton Fisher Scholarship
Community Foundation for Greater New Haven

  • Exceptional Innovative and Creative Freshmen
  • From Connecticut or New York Metropolitan Area
  • Problem solving--Essay
  • Financial need not necessary but affects amount of $ received.
My Recipe-My Heritage Scholarship
  • U.S. Citizens and foreign students are eligible
P.E.O. Opportunities For Women
  • P.E.O. Opportunities website
  • Education loans for those within 2 years of completing studies
  • International Peace Scholarship for International Graduate students

  • Continuing Education Grants
  • Scholars Award for graduate, terminal degree master or grad research
Saint Raphael Foundation, Inc.

  • $1,000 each of 4 scholarships
  • Deadline: April 1, 2012
  • 1450 Chapel St., New Haven Ct. 06511, 203789-3242 www.srhs.org

  • Pursue a career in health-related profession
  • Resident area towns of: Bethany, Branford, Cheshire,East Haven, Guilfordm Hamden, Madison, Milford,  new haven, North Branford, North Haven, Orange, Wallingford, West Haven , Woodbridge
  • Financiat Need
  • Scholastic achievement
  • Community Involvement
Sallie Mae Fund
  • Mainly for minorities
SELL USED BOOKS
  • Essay contest
  • Spring and Fall winners
Suzan D'Antonio Full Bucket Scholarship

  • The Purr Project Foundation, Inc.
  • For students aiming at career as veterinarian or vet technician (not animal testing research, i.e. pharmaceuticals)
  • $1,000 ea.
  • For meals, books, supplies.
  • Ray D'Antonio, 203 272-9590 or ray.dantonio@purrprojectfoundation.org
  • Advocacy
  • Service to animals
  • Ideas and doers
  • Different forms of service
  • Documented community service for animals
  • 2.5 GPA min.
  • Enrolled vet-tech, pre-vet, veterinary program or comparable
Time Tracking Software Scholarship

  • Replicon, Inc.
  • Essay, max 1000 words
  • $500 one scholarship
  • Website
  • (877) 662-2519 X290
  • Fax: (403) 233-8046
  • Knowledge of how time tracking software can add value to organizations
  • Creative, applicable to real world business, clarity, supporting research, statements or quotes.
  • Student over the age of 18










U.S. Bank Scholarship Program

  • 40 $1,000 scholarships                                                              
  • Deadline, March 2012
  • www.usbank.com/scholarship

Wal-Mart Higher Reach Scholarships
  • 2.0 GPA
  • Financial Need
  • Community involvement

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